- caution
- a warning from a police officer, telling someone not to repeat a minor crime
Example The boys were let off with a caution.- a warning by a police officer to someone who is to be charged with a crime that what he or she says may be used as evidence in a trial
Example He was arrested under caution.- a document lodged at the Land Registry to prevent land or property being sold without notice to the cautioner
(Note In senses 2 and 3 caution can be used without the or a: to lodge caution.)- to warn someone that what he or she has done is wrong and should not be repeated
Example The boys were cautioned after they were caught stealing sweets.- to warn someone who is to be charged with a crime that what he or she says may be used as evidence in a trial
Example The accused was arrested by the detectives and cautioned.
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